Drug Data for Clinical Decision Support

You know the old line,  "Just because I'm paranoid,  doesn't mean they aren't  after me."  Well,  the same holds true for my assessment of integrating drug data and medicine data into EMRs,  EHRs,  HISs,  etc.   I  guess,  I would say it like this,  "Ok,  I admit I'm biased,  but that doesn't mean I am wrong."   Biased about what?   That Lexicomp,  a recent arrival in the drug data marketplace, is growing fast based on its quality of data,  quality of support,  quality of data structure,  and affordable pricing.

We are in a fast changing marketplace,  which makes the advantages of Lexicomp even more pronounced.  As I said several months ago in one of my posts:

"America is a great country.  I wouldn't be surprised if there were more EMRs  (and related systems)  in development in the United States than the rest of the world combined.  Cultural and marketplace paroxysms create stress and discomfort,  and at the same time result in major breakthroughs and great new products.   That is what is going on this country,  day by day.  The great scramble is on.  There is much pressure to do things quickly and get to the market rapidly before the doors begin closing."

Does the drug information you're using provide only the bare-bones basics, or will they provide access to enhanced functionality like:

• Drug Interaction Lists
• Adverse Drug Event Alerts
• Patient Education Pamphlets in 19 Languages
• RxNorm Mapping
• Pediatric Dosage Calculations
• Drug Allergy Interactions
• Clinical Guidelines

Lexicomp will work you and be a partner in your efforts for growth and success.